Just got a massive swarm, at about 4 PM here in the desert of Cali ----- likely 4-5 pound primary swarm!! So excited, first success ever!!
Now will keep an eye on them for aggression over the next several days --- I can handle them fast if I have to, but really hoping they are okay. Was fantastic to watch them come over, after some very heavy courting for several hours today of various boxes!
Have one frame in there with some comb, going to let them settle in so I can 'test' the temper, then if alls well move the frame to a box.
Now will keep an eye on them for aggression over the next several days --- I can handle them fast if I have to, but really hoping they are okay. Was fantastic to watch them come over, after some very heavy courting for several hours today of various boxes!
Have one frame in there with some comb, going to let them settle in so I can 'test' the temper, then if alls well move the frame to a box.